KEY LIME CREAM PIE

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I am very proud of this luscious no-bake beauty. It's so cool and refreshing-perfect for any summer potluck or get-together. Wherever I take this pie, it quickly disappears, with everyone asking for the recipe. -Shirley Rickis, Lady Lake, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 package (11.3 ounces) pecan shortbread cookies, crushed (about 2 cups)
1/3 cup butter, melted
4 cups heavy whipping cream
1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon coconut extract
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
1/2 cup Key lime juice
1/4 cup sweetened shredded coconut, toasted
Optional: Maraschino cherries with stems and sliced Key limes

Steps:

In a small bowl, mix crushed cookies and butter. Press onto bottom and up sides of a greased 9-in. deep-dish pie plate. In a large bowl, beat cream until it begins to thicken. Add confectioners' sugar and extract; beat until stiff peaks form. In another large bowl, beat cream cheese, condensed milk and lime juice until blended. Fold in 2 cups whipped cream. Spoon into prepared crust., Top with remaining whipped cream; sprinkle with toasted coconut. Refrigerate until serving, at least 4 hours. If desired, garnish with cherries and limes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 646 calories, Fat 52g fat (30g saturated fat), Cholesterol 143mg cholesterol, Sodium 252mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (29g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 8g protein.